Mason County Property Taxes
Mason County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
1.6% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$187/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.82%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$274,600
State avg ▲ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,757
$313/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,832
$153/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#10
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Mason County, Texas
Mason's rate sits well below U.S. median
Mason County's effective tax rate of 0.815% puts it in the bottom 20% nationally, with median taxes of $2,239 trailing the national median of $2,690. Despite slightly higher home values, Mason homeowners still benefit from a below-average tax burden.
Mason ranks 36% below Texas average
At 0.815%, Mason's effective rate falls significantly below the Texas state average of 1.276%, making it one of the state's most tax-friendly counties. The median tax of $2,239 closely approaches the state median of $2,193 due to Mason's higher median home values of $274,600.
Mason balances rates and home values
Mason's 0.815% rate places it among the region's lowest, behind Marion (0.787%) but ahead of Martin (0.884%). With the region's highest median home value at $274,600, Mason residents pay competitive taxes despite their more valuable properties.
Median Mason homeowner pays $2,239 yearly
On Mason's median home value of $274,600, residents pay about $2,239 in annual property taxes—approximately $187 per month. Including mortgage and other taxes, the total annual obligation rises to $3,757.
Mason homeowners can challenge high assessments
Even in lower-tax counties, overassessment is common and worth investigating. Mason County residents have the right to protest their property values during the appraisal review period, potentially reducing their already-reasonable tax bills.
How Mason County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Mason County
0.82%
Effective rate
Texas Avg
1.28%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.